Protecta® FR IPT Version 3 is a high-performance, permanently flexible fire rated sealant and adhesive designed for fire stopping, sealing and bonding applications.
Based on Inert Polymer Technology (IPT), the sealant dynamically accommodates movement within sealed and bonded joints while providing an airtight and watertight seal. It offers minimum 25% 3D joint movement capability and excellent adhesion to a wide range of common construction materials.
For passive fire protection applications, Protecta FR IPT provides fire resistance up to EI 240, subject to the tested system and installation configuration. The product is supported by third-party verified ETAs and UKTAs and has been tested to EN 1366-3 and EN 1366-4 in conjunction with EN 1363-1.
Version 3 builds on the established FR IPT formulation with improved durability, faster skin formation, improved early water resistance, enhanced adhesion and easier tooling.
Key Features & Benefits
- Fire resistance up to EI 240 – for appropriately tested fire-stopping applications
- Highly flexible – minimum 25% 3D joint movement capability
- Fire rated sealant and adhesive – suitable for a wide range of sealing and bonding applications
- Radon resistant – tested for resistance against radon
- Airtight and watertight seal – designed for sealing joints, voids and irregular openings
- Excellent adhesion – bonds to most common building materials
- Primerless adhesion – for suitable substrates
- Paintable – compatible with alkyd resin and water-based paints
- Mould and mildew resistant – suitable for sanitary applications including showers
- Low shrinkage and slump resistant – helps provide a neat, durable seal
- Non-staining – suitable for susceptible surfaces
- Does not yellow – helping maintain appearance after application
- Easy to apply and tool – uncured surplus material can be removed with a damp cloth
- Improved Version 3 formulation – enhanced durability, adhesion, tooling and early water resistance
The technical data also records a B-s1,d0 reaction-to-fire classification, Shore A 47 hardness, 270% tensile elongation and a service temperature range of -40°C to +75°C.
Suitable Applications
Protecta FR IPT can be used for applications including fire-resistant sealing, internal sealing around doors and windows, sanitary applications, sealing around flooring, fitted furniture and worktops, decorating and caulking, air and sound sealing, and radon-resistant sealing. It can also be used as an adhesive for general construction applications.
Compatible substrates include brick, concrete, stone, ceramic, marble, granite, timber, plywood, plasterboard, plaster, uPVC trims, polycarbonate, expanded polystyrene, metals and painted surfaces.
Certification & Testing
The supporting documentation identifies ETA 22/0751, ETA 22/0750, UKTA 22/0028 and UKTA 22/0029. The EPD further states that FR IPT has third-party verified ETAs and UKTAs based on EAD 350454-00-1104, with testing to EN 1366-3 and EN 1366-4 in conjunction with EN 1363-1.
Sizes & Colours
Available packaging stated in the current TDS:
- 300 ml cartridge
- 300 ml eco-foil
- 600 ml foil
Standard colours are White, Light Grey, Grey, Anthracite, Black and Brown. Other colours are available, and the cured product can also be overpainted.
Storage
Shelf life is up to 12 months in unopened cartridges when stored in cool, dry conditions. The TDS specifies avoiding temperatures above 30°C and below 5°C, and uncured sealant should not be frozen.
Safety
The current Safety Data Sheet states that Protecta FR IPT is not classified as hazardous under CLP as retained and amended in UK law. The product is restricted to professional users; the SDS should be consulted for full handling, storage and safety information.